Millions of people fall victim to domestic abuse in the U.S. each year. Partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC discuss Virginia’s shall arrest statute on this week’s FAQ Friday. What is the Shall Arrest statute? The law st...
Deciding which religion to raise a child in can cause serious conflict during a between parents of different faiths. Attorney Jessica Leischner explains who gets to decide, how holiday custody for interfaith families can be balanced, and what happens if parents can’t reach an agreement. ...
It’s the question you ask sometime between the big proposal and the walk down the aisle. “Can we get a prenuptial agreement?” It may be awkward at first, but according to , family law attorney at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner, PLLC, the issues in...
El divorcio y la bancarotta muchas veces vienen al mismo tiempo. Pero, haciendo los dos al mismo tiempo puede crear complicaciones. La abogado de bancarrota Xue Connelly explica que es mejor solicitar uno antes del otro. Sin embargo, si se declara en bancarrota o divorcio primero, depende en sus circun...
By Engagements, unfortunately, don’t always lead to wedded bliss. Sometimes a fiancé discovers he or she is in love with the engagement ring — but not with the person who proposed marriage — and wants to hang on to the valuable bauble after the breakup. Recent En...
By Financial issues and marital discord often go hand in hand. So it’s not surprising that some couples decide they want to file for both bankruptcy and divorce around the same time. But filing simultaneously can create significant complications and delays. Bankruptcy attorney Xue Connelly explains it’s often...
Relocation & Child Custody Considerations There are many factors to consider when deciding whether or not child custody relocation is right for you and your child. Family law attorney Jessica Leischner explains these child custody considerations on this week’s FAQ Friday. If you’re a parent consi...
Headlines sizzled recently with the news that mega-wealthy couple Bill and Melinda Gates plan to divorce. Family law attorney weighs in on some of the legal issues and questions the high-profile split raises. Did the Gates’ Have A Prenuptial Agre...
If You’re Thinking About Divorce What are the Grounds for Divorce in Virginia?...
In cases of domestic violence, magistrates often place as a condition of bond that the alleged aggressor is not allowed to have any form of contact with the alleged victim. Partners at Friedman, Grimes, Meinken & Leischner PLLC explain what that means for ind...
If you’re running into conflict with your spouse, locking him or her out of the house may seem like an easy way to resolve the situation. However, as family law attorney Jessica Leischner explains — by locking out a spous...
You’ve probably heard that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin got married… which is big news on its own. But another detail arose that surprised fans and created a large buzz in the media. The celebrity couple . This shocked many Bieber fans, some of whom fe...
The recent legalization of recreational marijuana use in Virginia has raised more questions than answers, especially when it comes to civil cases like child custody proceedings. With so many legal uncertainties surrounding the new law, many are left asking “H...
Move over blockbuster breakups — there’s a new (or not-so-new) couple calling it quits. Iconic actor Hugh Jackman, known for his portrayal of Wolverine, is now navigating the world of gray divorce with his wife of 27 years, Deborra-Lee Furness...
A will or revocable trust may form the core of your estate plan, but for many people, a substantial amount of wealth bypasses these traditional estate planning tools and is transferred to their loved ones through beneficiary designations. These “nonprobate assets” may include IRAs and certain emplo...
